Dry Eye and Stress: 6 Tips for Coping
Small changes in your habits and environment can ease bothersome dry eye symptoms. Here are six expert-backed ways to interrupt the dry eye–stress cycle.
1. Make Sure You’re Following Your Dry-Eye Care Routine
When stress throws off your usual dry eye treatment habits, getting back to the basics is the first step, Heyman says. “Use preservative-free artificial tears as directed, take regular screen breaks, practice complete blinking, stay hydrated, prioritize sleep, and continue any recommended warm compresses and eyelid hygiene,” she says.
2. Watch Your Screen Time During Stressful Stretches
Screen time is a common link between stress and dry eye, Friedland...
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